LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 21
Back when he hadn’t joined the Yuhua Sect, Chen Xiao thought that Nascent Soul Cultivators were just out of reach, all because in the small Arid Province, there were only a handful of them!
Later, after leaving the Arid Province and entering the Yuhua Sect, he realized the world was actually vast, and those once mighty Nascent Soul practitioners were everywhere.
Day in and day out of hard training, Chen Xiao’s cultivation soared. With his broadened horizons and elevated status in the sect, he began to look down on the cultivators from Arid Province, even despising his own roots as a native from there. That’s why he hadn’t returned home for all these years.
Yet unexpectedly, it was this small sect’s Nascent Soul Cultivator who annihilated his father’s sect!
The grudge of a slain father is one that cannot coexist!
“Master, what about Mu Lao? Who harmed him?” Chen Xiao pondered and asked solemnly.
This incident, though indirectly related to him, had drawn criticism from the sect’s higher-ups, possibly affecting his future. It felt like a stain on pristine paper, and it left Chen Xiao frustrated.
The Grand Sun Venerable shook his head, “It’s still unclear, but all signs point to the Xuantian Sect. The question is, how could such a small sect kill Elder Mu? Just based on the Mysterious Peak’s sect leader being a Nascent Soul Cultivator?”
“So it means the killer is someone else.” Chen Xiao decisively concluded.
He didn’t connect Elder Mu’s death with Ye Junlin, as the cultivation and strength gap made it impossible.
Just so you know, the Yuhua Sect is the pinnacle of cultivation in the Eastern Domain. Cultivators coming from here possess immense divine abilities, nowhere close to the barbaric natives of the Arid Province!
But regardless, the Xuantian Sect must be destroyed!
That Mysterious Peak leader must die!
“Coincidentally, there’s an ancient secret realm appearing in the Arid Province, and the sect will send an elder-level powerhouse to accompany you. Remember, you represent the Yuhua Sect; you’ll be competing with teams from other major powers. As for revenge, it can wait until after, and I hope you understand the priorities. Got it?”
The Grand Sun Venerable warned seriously.
With those words, Chen Xiao recognized the importance of this trip and didn’t dare to show any defiance.
With a focused gaze, he cupped his hands and declared, “Disciple obeys!”
“Go then.”
“Yes!”
Watching Chen Xiao leave, the Grand Sun Venerable nodded. He was his most satisfied disciple, who had topped in the sect competition, and as a mentor, his pride was intertwined with Chen Xiao’s success.
“With these cultivation resources granted by the ancestor, I’m confident I can break through to the Great Ascension realm and reach Crossing Tribulation!”
Everyone knows.
Those in the Transformation Stage are called Divine Lords.
Those in the Core Formation Stage are known as Heavenly Lords.
In the Great Ascension, you become a Venerable, or rather, a Supreme.
And Crossing Tribulation earns you the title of Virtual Immortal!
Imagine it—being even closely associated with the word “Immortal” shows how terrifying this realm is!
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Arid Province.
Luotian Secret Realm.
Even before its official opening, it was already crowded outside.
Cultivators were everywhere, both in the sky and on the ground, making it a bustling and chaotic scene.
Of course, most of them were local cultivators from the Arid Province, being the closest and arriving first.
“This time the secret realm appears, four of the five major sects have already shown up!”
“Hmm, why hasn’t the Xuantian Sect arrived? Are they backing out?”
“Surely not; after all, they’ve recently absorbed the Wind Thunder Sect, so their strength can lead in the Arid Province.”
Suddenly, amidst hearty laughter, a terrifying aura spread, making many cultivators frightened.
“Transformation Stage?!”
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines.
The Banshan Sect leader exclaimed, “The ancestor has emerged from seclusion!”
In the sky, a loose-robed old man, exuding an ethereal presence and looking quite radiant, was stepping forward.
His gaze was like lightning, hard to bear, and the cultivation aura he released was extremely profound.
“Coincidentally, I came out today and heard there’s an ancient secret realm here. Seems like fate is at play!”
“For this secret realm, my Banshan Sect shall enter first! Anyone here who disagrees can step up! I’m ready for a fight!”
The Banshan Sect ancestor, Ouyang Feng, roared to the sky, shaking the minds of cultivators within a hundred miles.
After years of closed-door cultivation, he finally broke through to the Transformation Stage, and with his excitement, he had intentions to show off.
“Grandmaster is mighty! Grandmaster is unbeatable!” The crowd of Banshan Sect cultivators cheered, reaching a peak of collective pride.
“Do you all submit?”
Ouyang Feng looked down with arrogance.
The Heavenly Sword Sect, Changhe Sect, and Carefree Sect were all shocked and gazed at him with deep respect.
Transformation Stage!
That was a true Transformation Stage!
In a place where Nascent Soul practitioners are already rare, having a Transformation Stage cultivator appear felt like turning a serene lake into a pit with a massive alligator!
An absolutely invincible existence!
And the Banshan Sect ancestor breaking this record would undoubtedly be a milestone for cultivators in the Arid Province!
“We all obey the Divine Lord’s decree!” The Heavenly Sword Sect leader sighed enviously, stepping up to bow.
The leaders of the other three sects followed suit, declaring in unison:
“We obey the Divine Lord’s decree!”
Watching this, the scattered cultivators were visibly convinced, understanding the situation was settled.
All cultivators in the sky gradually landed on the ground, not daring to fly alongside Ouyang Feng, fearful of offending this newly born Divine Lord.
When the Transformation Stage shows itself, who can contest?
“Hahaha…”
This was the moment Ouyang Feng had waited for, laughing heartily with a feeling of triumph.
From today onward, he would be the true number one in the Arid Province!
Boom!
Just then, countless unfamiliar and powerful auras surged from all directions like a tide.
Ouyang Feng nearly stumbled, ready to lash out, but then he witnessed something unimaginable, freezing him in place.
Those massive warships covering the sky were crafted from rare precious materials, inscribed with intricate formations, releasing a breathtaking aura.
Various banners fluttered, representing multiple forces.
In addition, there were cultivators flying with swords or riding mounts, showing off their cultivation without reservation, rushing over with immense force.
“The Hall of Heavenly Martial Arts is here! You Arid Province natives, retreat quickly!”
“The Mist Shadow Sect is here; those who know better, scram!”
“The First Army of the Pingtian Dynasty opens the way! Anyone who blocks me dies!”
“This ancient secret realm belongs to my Imperial Extreme Sect! No one should dare steal it!”
……
Angry shouts and roars thundered across heaven and earth.
Typically, it’s rare to see Golden Core Cultivators in the Arid Province, yet now they swarmed like cattle, and even Nascent Soul cultivators were abundant.
“Hmm? There’s actually a Transformation Stage in the Arid Province?”
An outsider cultivator exclaimed.
After all, Ouyang Feng stood out too much. While all the other locals were standing on the ground, he was up in the air, looking extraordinarily showy.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!
In an instant, hundreds of immense Divine Senses zeroed in on Ouyang Feng!
Ouyang Feng broke into a cold sweat, feeling like his hair was standing on end.
“Transformation Stage! What the hell, they’re all Transformation Stage cultivators!!”
He screamed internally, feeling his blood run cold, as if his entire worldview had shattered.
He had worked hard to break through to the Transformation Stage himself, being among the top figures in the last hundred thousand years of the Arid Province.
Just when he felt invincible, hundreds of outsiders had invaded the Arid Province, and several dozen were Transformation Stage cultivators!
Anyone would have their mentality crumble!
At this moment, Ouyang Feng turned pale, trembling as he bowed his hands, forcing a smile, “Dear, dear friends, I’m Ouyang Feng, the ancestor of the Banshan Sect; just call me Xiao Feng…”
“You shameless old fool, still pretending to be young? Get lost and mind your own business!”
A roguish commander from an immortal dynasty, donned in dragon-scaled armor and wielding a giant halberd, barked rudely.
Mocking laughter erupted from all around.
Cultivators from the other thirteen states in the Eastern Domain regarded Ouyang Feng as nothing more than a clown.